Twin-sets, matching sets, perfect combinations: knitwear discovers its strength by combining elements. The A/W 23.24 pre-collections feature a range of little sweaters and mini-skirts in cool blue from 3.1 Phillip Lim and Missoni, wisteria-coloured cardigans and crop tops with appliqués like the one from Philosophy or big heart designs as seen at MSGM. The layers…
The pre-collections present a number of different styles. But amongst the variety is a shared focus on fit, shape and drape. Tight and body-con in pale shades of ice and grey for Missoni and MM6 Maison Margiela. By Malene Birger and Victoria Beckham prefer a gentle flared shape in cool pastels. Stella McCartney’s chunky knit…
The watchword for a lively summer is “sparkling”. The yarns shine for a knitwear not only dedicated to festive occasions, but also to create moments of pleasure and excitement in everyday use. Despite the growth of light pollution, fashion and knitwear together seek hypnotic flash effects, which capture the senses and the imagination, so as…
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD), the aimed at preventing and mitigating corporate impacts along the supply chain, takes another important step forward with the European Parliament voting in favor on June 1. The Directive, presented by the European Commission on February 23, introduces the concept of corporate responsibility for sustainability and human rights…
“I think that a dream like that will never return, I painted my hands and my face blue, then was suddenly swept up by the wind and started to fly in the infinite sky.” Photo and concept by Elisabetta Scarpini
Spring-Summer 2024 heralds a growing interest in refined yarns and knits in which silk will have an important place with all its variations and precious characteristics. Among the best-known yarns, those with a bright, delicate and light appearance win in particular, where the fiber expresses all its excellence, but also associated with other top-of-the-range fibers.…
Spinner: Cotonificio Olcese Ferrari
The Green Claims Directive on the substantiation of environmental communications came out on March 22. Approval by the European Parliament and Council is expected in mid-2024. The Green Claims Directive was created with the aim of encouraging the use of clear, reliable and verifiable green claims in all countries of the European Union, to protect…
Part shirt, part T-shirt with collar. Some have buttons, some do not. Polo-style knitwear is reworked in every possible way, injecting some light innovation into this versatile, everyday piece. Sportmax insets it with lace while Proenza Schouler carefully manages the size and fit in a pleasant jade green. Adeam’s gilet and Deveaux’s chunky knit nod…
Spinner: Filivivi
